Beat Work-From-Home Burnout: 5 Power Moves To Stay Motivated & Balanced - Page 5
5. Use Your PTO
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There’s a toxic misconception that people who work from home don’t do as much work as people in the office. So because their work is “less stressful,” they don’t need to take as many vacations. Not only is this misconception flat-out wrong, but it can lead directly to burnout and keeps you from taking time off. The time we spend not thinking or stressing about work is healing and essential to continued productivity. So even if your PTO is spent inside your home, there is a special freedom and peace in not being mentally tied to your laptop for a couple of days. Use your PTO because you need it and you deserve it. Your nervous system and mental state will thank you.
Working from home may look like fun, but it is not for the faint of heart. You can dig yourself into a rut of anxiety and stress if you’re not careful and intentional about maintaining a balance. By incorporating these tips into your remote work life, you’ll be able to create healthy boundaries.
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